1. What is Prenatal Music?
Prenatal Music assists primarily mothers during pregnancy. It is a process in which the mother uses music to create a loving bond between mother and baby, while also building a sound foundation for healthy development for parenthood. **
2. How early should I start prenatal music activities?
The earlier one is engaged in musical activities, the more benefits the mother and baby will attain. These are cumulative in their effect. The optimum time to begin prenatal music exposure is at the beginning of pregnancy. However, engaging in musical activities during any part of the pregnancy will benefit the baby and mother.
3. How long should I expose my prenatal baby to music each day?
There is no specific requirement for optimal benefits. It should be an enjoyable and relaxing experience for the mother. The baby feels everything the mother feels, so if the mother is stressed or over stimulated. Then the baby is as well. The evening is our recommended time since, it’s at this time when the mother is winding down and is most relaxed.
4. How loud should the music be?
Generally as loud as you would normally hear music in your home which is about 25% of the max volume. Loud music has been found to negatively affect the development in babies. Please keep in mind that this is suppose to be a relaxing experience for mommy and baby.
5. What kind of music is used during prenatal music therapy?
Research has demonstrated that babies prefer music that is calming, serene, and soft such as classical and music inspired by nature. Studies have shown that rock music and jazz music may have some detrimental effects, but some folk music, lullabies and nature sounds are excellent. Babies love hearing the parents’ voices, especially the mother’s voice because it offers positive stimulation, bonding and communication. Singing is highly recommended during pregnancy for both baby and mother because it conditions certain muscles for labor and delivery, helping her to relax.
6. What size should I choose?
Women come in all sizes. Think about what will work for you. If you want a snug fit, go with the smaller size. If you just want the feel of support with out the snug fit, try our larger size.
7. How should I care for the itummy?
Recommended cold water hand wash, do not bleach, do not iron. Line dry, do not tumble dry.
Volume Levels
There are many opinions and theories on the right volume for playing music for your baby. We know that amniotic fluid is a good conductor of sound but it also has been said that sound is muffled in the womb. What we recommend is not putting it any louder than you would like your self in a relaxed state of mind. Remember, one of the many important benefits of playing music for your baby is to calm and bond with him or her.
*itummy® is a product of Progressive Prenatal Products LLC. itummy is for the use of belly support and prenatal music only. When playing music for your baby, keep music volume at below 25% of max volume. Studies have shown embryonic fluid might magnify sound. itummy is a registered product of U.S.P.T.O. For any product comments or requests please send email to info@itummy.net.
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